Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Leetspeak monsters haunts Katsucon 2025 for US debut

Jan 15, 2025

The East Coast’s most vibrant celebration of Asian pop culture is getting a monstrous twist—Katsucon returns to National Harbor, MD, from February 14-16, 2025. Among the exciting lineup is the visual kei band "...

NIGHTMARE cancels portions of 2025 Europe tour “The WORLD TOUR Kyokutou Ranshin Tengoku”

Sizergyia

Jan 5, 2025

Tour and event

NIGHTMARE announced on December 22 that, due to "unavoidable production conflicts", NIGHTMARE has canceled the latter half of their Europe tour this January.The canceled performance dates on their tour, "NI...

Report: BABYMETAL expands conquest of the Metalverse with show in Des Moines

Zephyr

Dec 30, 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

BABYMETAL, a metal phenomenon whose name at this point needs no introduction, brought heavy metal chaos upon the crowd in Des Moines, Iowa on November 27 as a stop on their 2024 World Tour. Leading up to the sh...

DIR EN GREY expands TOUR25 with dates in Anaheim, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Erica

Dec 17, 2024

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY is expanding their overseas tour, TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?, with an additional show in Anaheim, California. The band has also announced their first performances in Taiwan and Hong Kong in nearly...

Anime music stars NANO and MADKID tour North America

NBT

Nov 17, 2024

Anime, Tour and event

Two prominent rock and pop acts in the anime music scene, NANO and MADKID, are teaming up for an 11-stop North American tour in early 2025. Taking place from January to February, this duo-tour offers fans a cha...

Interview: MAN WITH A MISSION shares how “Demon Slayer” shaped their hit “Kizuna no Kiseki”

Erica and NBT

Nov 8, 2024

Anime, Interview, Tour and event

In celebration of their hit single "Kizuna no Kiseki"—the electrifying opening theme for "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc"—the legendary half-man, half-wolf rock band MAN WITH A MISSION ...

SETH, Kouki, and SUI team up on “TRIAD” Latin America Tour 2025

Erica

Nov 4, 2024

Tour and event

Three visual kei legends are making history by teaming up for the first time in Latin America!SETH (Moi dix Mois), Kouki (D=OUT), and SUI (David) will unite for the exclusive "TRIAD Tour" in 2025, bringing ...

JILUKA joins Imminence for “The Return of the Black Tour” across North America in 2025

Erica

Oct 23, 2024

Tour and event

JILUKA is hitting the road in 2025 as part of "The Return of the Black Tour", supporting the Swedish rock band Imminence. The tour also features French metalcore project Landmvrks, promising a high-energy fusio...

Exciting Halloween events happening in Tokyo 2024!

Rin

Oct 19, 2024

Tour and event

Tokyo is famous for its nightlife and spooky season is no exception! Whether you want to see live bands or DJs, there's a Halloween party for you in Tokyo!No Halloween plans yet? Grab your costume and check...

NIGHTMARE tours Europe in 2025 for “The WORLD TOUR Kyokutou Ranshin Tengoku”

Sizergyia

Oct 17, 2024

Tour and event

Legendary visual kei band NIGHTMARE will set off on its first-ever European tour in January 2025! The tour titled "NIGHTMARE The WORLD TOUR Kyokutou Ranshin Tengoku" consists of nine shows in seven countries. ...

DIR EN GREY set to rock Las Vegas at SICK NEW WORLD Festival 2025

Erica

Oct 16, 2024

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY is set to deliver their signature dark and intense sound at the SICK NEW WORLD Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 12, 2025. The legendary Japanese band will perform alongside an international p...

Kenshi Yonezu launches “2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK” with debut shows in Asia, Europe, U.S.!

Bri

Oct 12, 2024

Tour and event

The hit Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu announced "KENSHI YONEZU 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK", which is set to include first-time performances in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Ticket sale dates vary ...

DIR EN GREY returns to the US with “TOUR 25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?”

Erica

Oct 8, 2024

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY returns to the US in April 2025 for the first time in over five years, since their 2019 North American tour. The band will headline two special nights in Los Angeles, blending newer tracks with sele...

Schwarz Stein releases “DEMIGOD”, first original album in 20 years

Erica

Oct 7, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Gothic electronic duo Schwarz Stein mark their highly anticipated return with DEMIGOD, their first original album in 20 years, set to release on October 10. This new album features 12 original tracks and comes ...